Zillow President Susan Daimler defends long-gestating ‘super app’

The portal executive also declared that she didn’t think the “Your Listing, Your Lead” approach of Homes.com serves either agents or consumers well. Continue reading

Want to halt the portal war? Standardize MLSs

At ICNY, proptech leaders Eileen Romito, Derek Hooper and Catharine MacIntosh explained how cumbersome MLS rules led to the rule of real estate portals, and what can be done to take the power back. Continue reading

Tokenization of real estate isn’t next. It’s now

Two real estate agents with experience trading real estate with cryptocurrency were able to explain to the Inman New York audience how tokenization could very well be the answer to funding extensive commercial renovations. Continue reading

With agent as consultant, proptech can unlock more transactions

Leaders from Better, Point and EasyKnock said that consumers are becoming increasingly curious about alternative financing options — but they still need agents to help guide them. Continue reading

In the age of AI, authenticity wins

Marketing company owner Christine George, Linkedin expert Alex Hanson and the hosts of popular podcast “Glitter and Gay” came to New York to share their branding wisdom with the crowds at Inman Connect New York. Continue reading

Realtor.com CEO ‘loves’ heated competition with Homes.com

Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales addressed the traffic rivalry with Homes.com and why competition is good for agents and consumers. Continue reading

Compass CEO Robert Reffkin comes out in favor of Homes.com

On Thursday, in conversation with Brad Inman at ICNY, Reffkin weighed in on the portal wars, predicted an improved market in 2024 and revealed he takes public transit around New York. Continue reading

Local Logic’s ‘NeighborhoodIntel’ platform rolls out for 85K agents

The platform will be rolled out to more than 85,000 real estate agents in the coming weeks through an integration with BeachesMLS, MLSListings and REcolorado, it was announced this week. Continue reading

Could offices hold the key to America’s housing shortage?

Fifth Wall co-founder Brendan Wallace and VTS CEO Nick Romito discussed the bounce between office and remote work and transforming America’s empty offices into extra housing during ICNY. Continue reading